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Neuropsychology of Aging
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Memory
Impaired episodic memory, retention of information, and slower retrieval speeds.
Processing Speed
Decreased speed in cognitive tasks, affecting decision making and reaction time.
Attention
Difficulty with divided attention, reduced ability to filter distractions.
Executive Function
Decline in problem-solving, planning, and multitasking abilities.
Language Abilities
Word retrieval and naming issues, but preserved comprehension and syntactic abilities.
Visuospatial Skills
Reduced ability in spatial orientation and visual perception.
Motor Skills
Degradation in fine motor control, coordination, and reaction time.
Learning New Information
Harder to learn new tasks or information, but procedural memory remains relatively intact.
Emotion Recognition
Reduced ability to recognize certain emotions in others, particularly negative emotions.
Brain Structure Changes
Brain atrophy, particularly in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, impacting numerous cognitive functions.
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